Construction Magazine April 2016 | Page 110

ARCHER WESTERN - 505 TOWER PROJECT
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it ’ s got a platform on top of it that again allows us to store material , build rebar and physically work . In essence , we ’ ve created our own small laydown and storage areas .”
Safety is also a key challenge , especially when dealing with the skyscraper heights of a tower like the 505 . Archer Western ’ s solution to maintaining a high level of safety at all times , especially on elevated decks where leading edge and lathe operations are underway , is the creation of Controlled Access Zones no less than six feet from the edge of any deck .
“ We have our own separate training and certifications ,” Evans says . “ Our tradespeople or subcontractors who go into the Controlled Access Zones are fully trained to do so .” By taking these measures , Archer Western can ensure that construction continues smoothly as the workers make their ascent .
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